Huge asteroid gives Earth surprise flyby
If you are not aware that a giant asteroid the size of a football field flew past Earth over the weekend, you are not alone as even NASA scientists got to know about the flyby only a few hours before it happened, media reported.
Apr 17, 2018, 11:25 AM IST
NASA gearing up to explore untouched Antarctic stretch
The team led by two NASA scientists will begin their two- to three-week traverse in an arc around the South Pole on December 21, NASA said.
There are 20 more planets besides Earth where we can reside, says NASA
The analysis of data comes from NASA's Kepler telescope that has revealed that the extraterrestrial worlds could hold life
Nov 01, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
NASA's planet-hunters featured among TIME's Top 100 Most Influential People!
Three NASA planet-hunters have been recognized by TIME Magazine as this year’s top 100 most influential people.
Apr 21, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
Scientists develop new assay to detect signs of life on alien planets
The test uses a liquid-based technique known as capillary electrophoresis to separate a mixture of organic molecules into its components.
Jan 29, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
NASA scientists using 'Martian gardens' to find best plants to grow on Red planet
One major challenge for human journey to Mars will be determining how to pack enough food for astronauts for these kinds of extended missions.
Oct 09, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
Watch: El Nino can have huge impact on marine food chain
El Nino can have big impact on a big impact on the littlest plants in the ocean, according to a study by NASA scientists.
Apr 05, 2016, 15:17 PM IST
NASA scientists reveal Pluto and its moons
After a 9.5-year, three-billion-mile journey -- launching faster and traveling farther than any spacecraft to reach its primary target -- New Horizons zipped by Pluto on July 14, 2015.
Mar 20, 2016, 19:41 PM IST
Halloween flyby asteroid “Spooky” a dead comet?
The asteroid, known as 2015 TB145, was first spotted on October 10, 2015 by the Panoramic Survey Telescope & Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS), located on Hawaii's Mount Haleakala.
Oct 31, 2015, 08:30 AM IST
